With the Qatar Grand Prix on the horizon, it's time to look back at last year's chaotic and controversial race at the Losail International Circuit. Max Verstappen won the second-ever race in Qatar, wrapping up his third-world title with the win.

Formula One statistics for the Qatar Grand Prix, penultimate round of the 24-race season which also features the sixth and last Saturday sprint of 2024: Lap distance: 5.419km. Total distance: 308.611km (57 laps) 2023 sprint winner: Oscar Piastri (Australia) McLaren 2023 pole position: Max Verstappen (Netherlands) Red Bull One minute 23.

Qatar is usually a physically demanding race and sees a big shift in time zone and temperature from the a night race in the cold Nevada desert straight to the warm climes of Doha. The Qatar Grand Prix is slightly later than in previous years to make adjustments for the heat.